I attended a community event this past weekend that was a fun competition to help raise some funds for a wonderful nonprofit organization. The event featured various community "celebrities" competing against one another for some individual prizes, but always with an eye toward helping the cause and work of the larger entity. As each celebrity took their turn, it was fun to hear various pockets of the theater come to life in support of their champion. While people had come to strengthen the overall cause, they clearly had their favorites!
I've been reflecting on that since the event, and it's raised a question in my mind: "Who's in your corner?" In other words, who is part of your support network cheering you on in life? I know we may not all have a huge crowd following us around, cheering and yelling encouragement to us as we walk around the office or the grocery store, but come on - that might be kind of fun every once in a while! "Yeah Stephen, way to pick those bananas up and put them in your cart! You're doing a great job getting the grocery shopping done!!"
Despite that over-exaggerated example, I think my primary question still stands - "Who's in your corner?" Who do you know is a part of your life that will show up when it matters? Who is it that's willing to provide you with a word of encouragement, or just check in with you every once in a while? Who would you call if you got into a bind and needed an extra pair of hands or a ride to the airport?
Which leads to another question - Have you thanked them lately for being part of your support network? Do they know how grateful you are they are in your corner and that you are in their corner too? Maybe there's someone in your support network who needs you to cheer them on right now?
Here's to taking some time this week to name and thank Who's In Your Corner!
Be Well,
Stephen
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